Nutritional Yeast

August 31, 2010

Let me begin by saying that this list DOES NOT include all of the wonderful gluten and dairy free things on the market. And might I add that you WILL see a huge array of new products hitting your grocery store shelves this next year. I promise.

For all of those of you fortunate to have a Wegmans Grocery store close by- this will be especially easy for you. Wegmans has a very well stocked Gluten Free section. In addition every single Wegmans brand item throughout the store will have listed on the side allergen information. Look for the Orange circle with the letters "G" and the Light blue circle with the letters "D" . Another note worth mentioning- for those of you unfamiliar with the vegan diet. Vegan means NO animal product- therefore that diet contains no dairy or eggs.. However Vegans are not restricted from Gluten. So with all that said.. If you see a label that says "Gluten Free, Vegan" go right ahead and buy it.

Here Friends is the Shopping List: Safe When avoiding Gluten and Dairy.

All Frozen or Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Organic and Local always preferred)

Potatoes! Potatoes! Potatoes! Any size shape or color. Potato buds are Gluten/Dairy free as long as they are unflavored. Many Tator tots, french fries, sweet potato fries, home fries.. you name is fit into this diet. Cascadian Farms brand is a safe bet!

Breads, Wraps and Waffles: Udi's Gluten Free breads, Rudi's Gluten Free Breads, All Ener-G Breads, Glutino Frozen Breads, Vans Wheat and Gluten Free Waffles, Food For Life Brown Rice Tortillas, Foods By George English Muffins. Most of these can be found in the freezer section.

Gluten Free Pasta. All GF Pasta I have come across was also dairy free. Tinkyada Joy Gluten free pasta is my personal favorite. In addition most pasta sauce is fine as long as it does not contain cheese.

Sugars: Regular sugar is gluten and Dairy free. BUT if you are looking to improve your health I would suggest: Xylitol in the place of white sugar, Sucanat in the place of Brown. And the use of Stevia for coffee and tea. Local Raw Honey. Coconut Nectar. Palm/ Coconut Sugar

Meat: Organic and Local always preferred. Any uncooked meat is GF/DF. Avoid the pre-flavored meats unless you are a novice label reader. Tofu is also safe! (though avoid the pre-flavored variations also) Though- Soy is not the best for you healthy wise.

Hot Dogs: Most hot dogs contain Lactic Acid Starter and are engulfed with Nitrates. Look for Sheltons Nitrate Free Uncured Turkey or Chicken Franks. You will actually be able to comprehend the ingredients list.

Sausage: All Natural Al Fresco sausages are pre-cooked and affordable. They have a variety of flavors are marked Gluten free. As I mentioned above and uncooked sausage is also fine.